Navigating a new online platform takes practice for both students and teachers. Here is an engaging way for students to learn more about the Storyboard Creator using an interactive scavenger hunt. Students follow the directions in the titles and descriptions to create various scenes. In this way they are able to become familiar with the many different categories and art that is available to them for future assignments.
Teachers may wish for students to collaborate on this activity which is possible with Storyboard That's Real Time Collaboration feature! This can help cut down on the time it takes to complete the entire storyboard while also helping students develop communication, self-management, and leadership skills. Teachers can enable collaboration for the assignment and students can either choose their partner(s) or have one chosen for them.
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
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Objective: Get to know all the different categories and art within the Storyboard That Creator!
Student Instructions
Requirements: Create an illustration in each cell that follows the directions in the title and in the description.
Divide your class into small groups and assign each group a set of specific tasks to complete within the Storyboard Creator. This encourages teamwork and ensures all students actively participate.
Designate roles such as researcher, designer, and presenter for each student in the group. This helps students collaborate efficiently and develop different skill sets.
Establish specific time frames for completing each part of the scavenger hunt. Short deadlines boost focus and keep the activity moving smoothly.
Check in with each group periodically to answer questions and offer guidance. Timely support ensures students stay on track and feel confident using the platform.
Host a brief sharing session where groups present their storyboards. This fosters a sense of accomplishment and gives students ideas for future projects.
A pair scavenger hunt in Storyboard That is an interactive activity where students work with a partner to explore the platform's different categories and art by following prompts in each cell. This helps students get comfortable with Storyboard Creator features while collaborating.
Teachers can enable Real Time Collaboration in Storyboard That by adjusting assignment settings. Once enabled, students can work together on the same storyboard, either by choosing their own partners or having one assigned, making group work seamless and efficient.
Using a scavenger hunt helps students actively explore Storyboard That's features, become familiar with its art categories, and develop communication, self-management, and leadership skills through collaboration, making the learning process engaging and hands-on.
Students should choose a partner, follow the directions in each cell title and description, search through various categories of scenes and characters, and create an illustration in each cell as instructed, ensuring they explore all available artwork.
Yes, the Storyboard That scavenger hunt is ideal for back-to-school, helping students get to know each other and the platform while building essential collaboration skills in a fun, introductory setting.